Chances are you haven’t yet heard of the San Blas Islands, a Panamanian island archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. If you’re looking for extremely chill, tropical Caribbean islands with pristine beaches, look no further.

Ask people where they have visited in Panama, and not many will say Playa Venao. Perhaps it is because people want to keep this tiny beach spot secret, or they don’t know about it. If you’re looking for place to chill out, surf, or relax, this is your place.

If you’re in for a chilled out, small beach town in Costa Rica with Caribbean vibes, then Puerto Viejo may need to be your next destination.

Expect reggae, Costa Rica-Caribbean fusion food, lots of palm trees and a beautiful stretch of beaches on this part of Southeastern Costa Rica. Grab some rum, rent a bike and get ready for slow “island” life (without, you know, having to get in a boat to go to a real island).